2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Because 2008 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Trans Sport | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2820 mm |
